Every once in awhile a recipe reaches out and grabs us.  The motto for this great find is:  you can't eat just one.  Tami introduced us to this and we are forever grateful.  The edamame,  shrimp, and advocado make us feel like we are being healthy.  Tortilla chips dipped in this great salsa make us… Continue reading Bean Salsa with Shrimp

My dear friend Samantha makes this and it is addicting.  She is my friend that hates to cook, but always has the best dishes. This is nice when you need a quick bite of something sweet with a group of girls.  Soak the apples in pineapple juice so they don't get brown. Apples & Dip… Continue reading Apples and Dip

This recipe was shared by our Mom.   She had it in a shallow baking dish. Serve it with Wheat Thins or Ritz crackers. EXCELLENT Vidalia Onion Dip 2 cups chopped Vidalia or other sweet (1015's) onions - not real fine chop 2 cups mayonaise (if you are a little short on mayo fill in with a… Continue reading Vidalia Onion Dip

Jamye makes this dip.  So easy and tasty. She serves it in a sour dough bread bowl.   I have also served it with crusty Italian bread, but when the bread runs out, someone always asks for a spoon! Cheddar Cheese Dip Serves 10 to 12 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup mayonnaise 6 scallions (green onions),… Continue reading Cheddar Cheese Dip

This is a "spruced up" version of jalepeno jelly on cream cheese. Cream Cheese with Jezebel Sauce 1 10 oz. jar apricot preserves 1 10 oz. jar apple jelly 2 T. horseradish 1 t. dry mustard Mix and put on top of bar of 8 oz cream cheese.  

I love anything you can just whiz in a food processor. This recipe is an old standby from Gourmet. It is also good on a bagel. Feta Pine Nut Spread Makes about 2 cups 1 8-ounce tub whipped cream cheese spread 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3 T. toasted pine nuts 2 T. (packed) chopped… Continue reading Feta Pine Nut Spread

This is a great appetizer.  It is great served with a rich Cabernet. Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip Makes 2 Cups 7 slices bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup half-and-half 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (one cup) 2 T chopped fresh chives 3 T chopped smoked… Continue reading Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip

This almost isn't a recipe, but I served this to my book club, and it was easy and yummy! Baked Chevre with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil 8 oz. chevre (substitute some cream cheese if too strong) 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained 1/2-1 t. garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil Preheat oven to 400… Continue reading Baked Chevre with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil

Don't be afraid to try something different. This is a great appetizer or party dish.   It is always a hit. The recipe came from a friend in Houston, BJ. Her mom is the ultimate in throwing parties. Raspberry Cheese Spread 6 1/2 inch springform pan 1 1/2 lbs. grated cheddar (1/2 sharp and 1/2 medium)… Continue reading Raspberry Cheese Spread